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Sachin Tendulkar
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar recognised as 'National Icon' of Election Commission

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Wednesday with Tendulkar for three years at a function here in the presence of the Chief Election

ECI
How EC grants national, state status to political parties

The conditions are laid out in the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, which are amended from time to time, for recognition of a political party as 'state party' or a 'national party' by the EC.

 Arvind Kejriwal
AAP recognised as national party by EC, Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose their status

The Commission said that the AAP has been nominated as a national party according to its electoral performance in four states namely Delhi, Goa, Punjab and Gujarat. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party is in power in Delhi and Punjab.

Election Commission of India
EC to announce schedule for Karnataka Assembly poll today

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that Karnataka BJP will announce the list of candidates in the first week of April.

Attabira Police Station
Attabira NAC polls: Fake caste certificate slur on BJD candidate, police complaint lodged

The complainants alleged that the BJD candidate, Rajeev Kahanra has submitted the bogus caste certificate, but the election commission officials have not initiated any action against him so far even if all the proofs pertaining to the alleged cheating have been furnished.

SC refuses to stay EC order recognising Shinde group as official Shiv Sena
SC refuses to stay EC order recognising Shinde group as official Shiv Sena

Lawyers, representing Thackeray, argued that Shinde group, being termed original Shiv Sena, would now issue a whip to them to vote in its favour, failing which fresh disqualification proceedings could be initiated against them. Shinde group said it would not precipitate the matter.

Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray faction moves SC after EC recognises Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena

The Uddhav Thackeray faction has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI) decision recognising the Eknath Shinde faction as the official Shiv Sena.

BJP set for historic seventh consecutive mandate in Gujarat
BJP set for historic seventh consecutive mandate in Gujarat: ABP-CVoter Exit Poll

According to the findings, the incumbent BJP, which has already ruled Gujarat continuously for 27 years barring a brief revolt by Shankar Singh Vaghela, is projected win between 128 and 140 seats in the 182-member Assembly.

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat assembly polls
Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat assembly polls

The first phase of the polling -- held on December 1, witnessed a low turnout of voters. Chief Electoral Officer P. Bharathi said that in 93 seats, there are 2,51,58,730 voters in 14,975 polling centres.

Voting
Voting begins for 1st phase of Gujarat Assembly polls; 89 seats up for grabs, 788 candidates in fray

The voting is being held across 14,382 polling stations, of which 3,311 are in the urban and 11,071 in rural areas, the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said.

Arun Goel
SC asks Centre for files relating to appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing a petitioner, raised the issue in connection with the appointment of Goel. He said Goel was a sitting Secretary, was given voluntary retirement on Friday, the appointment was issued on Saturday, and on Monday, he started working as EC.

 Arun Goel assumes charge as new Election Commissioner of India
Retired IAS officer Arun Goel takes charge as new Election Commissioner

Goel, a retired IAS officer from Punjab Cadre of the 1985 batch, was appointed to the post by President Droupadi Murmu on November 19

Voting
Himachal Pradesh to go to polls on Nov 12, counting on Dec 8

The Election Commission of India (EC) announced on October 14 the dates for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

No distribution of sarees, shirts by party or candidate during rallies: EC
No distribution of sarees, shirts by party or candidate during rallies: EC

The Commission also banned sarees, shirts as gifts during rallies.

Election Commission
Symbol freeze row: Uddhav Thackeray approaches Delhi HC against EC order

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the order of the Election Commission to freeze the party's bow and arrow symbol.

Election Symbol Of Shiv Sena
Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena's 'Bow and Arrow' symbol

It said that neither of the two groups led by Eknath Shinde and other led by Uddhav Thackeray be permitted to use the name of the party "Shiv Sena" and neither of the two groups shall also be permitted to use the symbol "Bow & Arrow", reserved for "Shiv Sena".

EC proposes lowering anonymous political donations from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000
EC proposes lowering anonymous political donations from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000

Currently, political parties have to disclose all donations above Rs 20,000 through their contribution report that is submitted to the EC.

  • Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022
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Hemant Soren
CEC sends letter to J'khand Guv recommending Soren's disqualification as MLA

It is not clear whether Soren has also been disqualified from contesting elections.

Election Commission
EC To Conduct Polls For Vacant Rajya Sabha Seats On Oct 4

"The Commission has decided to hold six bye-elections to the Council of States -- Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh -- to fill up the vacancies," said a statement from the EC.

Election for next President on July 18, result on July 21: Election Commission
Election for next President on July 18, result on July 21: Election Commission

As per the poll schedule, notification for the President election will be issued on June 15 and the last day of filing nomination will be June 29.